About the role
Superior Skilled Trades is hiring for a direct opportunity with a client in Phoenix, AZ. Job: Lead Facilities Control Engineer Pay: $135K - $170K (based on experience) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, 401K and more! Schedule: M-F (First shift) Key Responsibilities
* Lead BMS architecture, automation standards, alarm management, data integrity, and lifecycle strategies. * Oversee system design, commissioning, qualification, and validation. * Ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, audit readiness, and long-term sustainability. * Partner with Quality on GxP compliance, investigations, audits, and corrective actions. * Identify and mitigate risks involving environmental controls, cybersecurity, system obsolescence, and business continuity. * Manage automation vendors and provide technical guidance to engineering teams. * Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align automation systems with operational and regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent. * 10+ years of experience in facilities controls, automation engineering, or BMS ownership within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech, or clinical laboratory environments. * Experience managing enterprise-level BMS platforms, such as Siemens, Johnson Controls, or Honeywell. * Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, environmental controls, alarm management, BACnet, Modbus, OPC, and PLCs. * Experience with automation system validation, regulatory compliance, audits, and remediation. * Working knowledge of GxP principles, data integrity, and regulated laboratory operations. * Strong leadership, communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office and engineering documentation tools.
Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree. * Professional Engineer (PE) license. * Experience with controlled-environment room mapping, commissioning, and qualification. * CBCP, CAP, or relevant BMS manufacturer certifications.
Physical Requirements * Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and access mechanical spaces. * Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. and work with control panels, sensors, and equipment racks. * Ability to work in mechanical rooms, on rooftops, and in laboratory environments.
Additional Requirements * Complete required job-specific, safety, and compliance training. * Periodic travel and occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work. * Participate in on-call rotations and respond to after-hours technical emergencies as needed.
If you are interested in learning more about this role, please submit your resume for immediate consideration!
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